The book is for anyone who wants to learn how to modify Minecraft--no previous programming experience required! The book uses JavaScript, a popular programming language for creating websites and scripting.Aimed at kids who already play Minecraft, this guide will teach coding through a series of "Recipes" (the term used in-game when crafting new objects). For example, in the game, one of the first things any player must do is create a Workbench, or Crafting Table, which will in turn enable the player to create sophisticated tools. Recipe 1 in the book (the term Recipe and Chapter is interchangeable) is 'A modding Workbench' and its ingredients are the tools the reader will need to begin modding. The goal of each Recipe/chapter is to introduce a new JavaScript concept or expand upon a previously introduced concept. The author will present each recipe as a useful addition to the game while gently introducing programming concepts in an approachable style. This unique approach gets over the problem of introducing JavaScript in an interesting way and avoids spending 3 or 4 chapters explaining JavaScript core concepts in a vacuum. Several Recipes will be covered, including Rolling Dice, Snowball Fight, Piggie Pandemonium, Advanced Modding, and more.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Peachpit Press
ISBN-10
0133930149
ISBN-13
9780133930146
eBay Product ID (ePID)
201581926
Product Key Features
Author
Walter Higgins
Publication Name
Beginner's Guide to Writing Minecraft Plugins in Javascript
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2015
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
7in
Item Weight
20.7 Oz
Additional Product Features
Lc Classification Number
Qa76.73.J39
Table of Content
IntroductionMinecraftCraftBukkitScriptCraftPart I : Basic ModdingRecipe 1: Your Modding WorkbenchRecipe 2: Rolling DiceRecipe 3: Greeting PlayersRecipe 4: Create a Fireworks ShowRecipe 5: Don't stray too farRecipe 6: A number-guessing gamePart II: Advanced ModdingRecipe 7: Arrows that Teleport you.Recipe 8: A TNT-Free ZoneRecipe 9: It's a small worldRecipe 10: Horse-Clicker, A simple mini-gameRecipe 11: Snowball Fight, A player-vs-player mini-gameRecipe 12: Piggie Pandemonium, A pig-herding mini-game
Copyright Date
2015
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Programming Languages / General, Programming Languages / Javascript, General, Video & Electronic